Question 2 - Decisions on Applications

Question 1

Paragraph 1 - Introduction - What is development management?

Answer 1

• DM is the process in which LPA determine outcomes of applications
• The system is related to TaCPA

Question 2

Paragraph 2 - Material Considerations - What is gathered?

Answer 2

• Public participation
• Expert bodies’ representations,
• Government policy
• Case law

Question 3

Paragraph 4 - Appeals - How long and what does inspectorate do?

Answer 3

• Appellants have a 6-month window to do so and these do come at a cost
• Planning inspectorate will check if the appeal is valid, then gather further info through written representations, hearings or inquiries from LPA/appellant to check against criteria

Question 3

Paragraph 5 - Conclusion - Flaws and benefits?

Answer 3

Flaws:
- Causes delays
- Increases costs (if rejected)

Benefits:
- Flexibility of straying from LP
- Clarity surrounding applications
- Participation of the public and expert bodies